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On June 6, 1944, ordinary men did extraordinary things in defense of freedom. This D-Day reflection honors the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the Allied soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy, changed the tide of World War II, and helped preserve Western civilization for future generations.
Killdozer Day is often remembered as a symbol of rebellion against government overreach, but its deeper lesson is about liberty, property rights, due process, and the dangers of citizens losing faith in peaceful remedies. The story of Marvin Heemeyer and Granby, Colorado, should not be treated as a celebration of destruction, but as a warning about what happens when local government power appears arbitrary, unaccountable, and disconnected from the people it governs.
As Texas conservatives debate data centers, the real test is whether they will defend free enterprise even when a project becomes politically unpopular.
As lawmakers increasingly justify internet regulation in the name of child protection, conservatives should be careful not to trade parental authority for government control. From app store age verification laws to social media bans for minors, the growing push for state-managed online access raises serious concerns about privacy, free speech, data security, and the proper role of government.
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View Archive →A Texas Tech graduate and former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, I've spent the last decade running liberty-focused campaigns, staffing Texas lawmakers, and working in public policy. I currently serve as President of Texas Policy Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to the legislative process and advancing liberty-based solutions that improve governance across the Lone Star State.
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